A British maritime consortium has announced the successful completion of tests for a new generation hydrogen energy hub — the world's first independent floating platform not connected to the shore power grid. The Hydrogen Power Hub project was developed to provide large ships with clean energy while docked in port, without needing to connect to onshore infrastructure. As reported by Ixbt.com reports .
The system consists of three modular floating platforms in a hexagonal shape, which form a single complex with a total area of 1,200 square meters when assembled. The device houses batteries with a total capacity of 45 MWh, 1.3 MW fuel cells, hydrogen generators, and 146 kW solar panels.
Operating on a hybrid scheme, this hub is capable of generating approximately 91 MWh of energy per week. The system consumes 7.5–8 tons of hydrogen per week, which is stored in seven modular tanks installed on the platform. Refueling takes place twice a week, ensuring the continuous operation of the complex.
Developers state that this autonomous architecture solves the main problem in the 'green' modernization of ports — the lack of capacity in shore grids and the difficulties in building new substations. In the future, such systems are expected to be a key alternative to traditional infrastructure for ports where upgrading the grid is not possible for technical or economic reasons.
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